ADHD Life Stories - Motivation & Community

Inspiring stories about real people with attention deficit disorder (ADD ADHD)

• Can't Focus? A Treatment for ADHD Distractibility
  Think you are scattered or just a flake? Distractibility is... Focus tips for distraction»
• Fix Your ADHD Child's Medication Problems
  Use our guide to solve your attention deficit child's medication... more »
• When ADHD Meds Suppress Appetite
  How to fine-tune meal schedules to minimize weight loss in... more »
• Tweaking ADHD Treatments and Changing Medications When a Child's Behavior Worsens
  Fine-tuning ADHD treatments by changing medications or dosages may be... more »
• ADHD Drug Treatments: Managing Multiple Medications
  Treating ADHD and a comorbid condition like depression or bipolar... more »
• A Healthy Appetite for ADHD Children
  ADD medications can trigger appetite and weight loss in children... more »

• FDA: ADHD Medications Pose No Heart Risk
  "I've read that ADHD medications may cause heart problems. Is... more »
• Treat ADHD: How ADHD Couples Can Work Together to Manage Symptoms
  Whether one or both partners have been diagnosed with adult... Treat ADHD as a couple»
• ADHD Medications and Headaches
  “I’ve tried Vyvanse, Concerta, and Focalin for my adult ADD/ADHD,... ADHD medications and headaches»

• Are ADHD Meds Stunting My Son's Growth?
  "Our son has taken ADHD medication for a few years... Growth charts »
• Can Stimulants Stunt Growth?
  Will a stimulant medication affect my child's growth?... more »
• Daytrana 'Delay' in the Mornings
  My son's Daytrana patch doesn't seem to 'kick in' until... more »
• Too Small a Dose? Make Your ADD Meds Last Longer
  "My eight-year-old son takes 10 mg. of Focalin three times... more »
• Safe Driving vs. Insomnia
  "The stimulant I take makes it hard to fall asleep,... more »
• Can an ADHD Coach Help Me Manage My Symptoms?
  I take medication and see a therapist, but I still... more »
• How Do I Find an ADD Coach?
  "I am an extremely visual thinker, and need an ADD... more »
• When to Reduce Dosage of ADHD Meds
  "My son has had a hard time falling asleep since... more »
• Finding an ADHD Coach
  "My 22-year-old son has been unable to complete college courses... more »
• A Parent's Dosing Dilemma
  My daughter’s doctor just switched her from Ritalin to Focalin... more »

• 5 Keys to Safely Getting Off Meds
  How to safely discontinue ADD/ADHD medication... more »
• Dealing With the Side Effects of ADHD Medications
  Learn how parents of ADHD children can ease and alleviate... more »
• When ADHD Treatment Impacts Appetite
  How to keep your child well nourished when ADHD treatment... more »
• ADDitude Poll: Your ADHD Treatment
  The best treatment for ADHD varies by person. What course... more »
• Inaccurate Gender Stereotypes Hindering Treatment
  Gender stereotypes could be preventing some teens with ADHD from... more »

• Need advice about vitamin b complex.
  Hello, I have a six year old daughter who has...
• Adderall and its side effects
  My son Jack has been on adderall for a week...
• Change from Focalin XR?
  My 7 y/o ds has ADHD with the emphasis on...
• Rainbow light Brain & Focus Multivitamin?
  Does anyone have any experience with this vitamin? I was...
• Side Effects from Vyvanse
  My 13 year old son has been on Concerta at...
• Signs that you're overmedicated for ADHD
  Hi everyone! Recently, I've come across friends who seem overmedicated for...